by Lori Milner

“All overnight success takes about 10 years.” — Jeff Bezos

When you think about success, often it feels like it will come from one game changing decision or one significant event. Someone is finally going discover your talents or give you your big break. The problem with this way of thinking is that you are putting your happiness in the control of someone else’s hands, you are leaving your life up to external factors. When you keep waiting for things outside your influence to drive your sense of accomplishment, it tends to leave you despondent and feeling out of control. You are always future focused and this is where anxiety breeds so it’s definitely not a good strategy.

The path to success

“The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same.” — Colin R. Davis

Success happens incrementally through the choices you make on a daily basis. It’s the practice of making good decisions moment to moment because each choice ultimately defines how you spend the next chunk of time. When you begin to take control of your decisions and not leave them to something or someone external, you begin to trust yourself and the more you trust yourself, the greater your self-confidence becomes. You cannot link your self-worth to someone else choosing you in order for you to believe in yourself or give you permission to pursue your dreams.

I am involved in a project for a client where they are providing one on one coaching to their entire team. The group is being split between myself and two other coaches. We had to do a session to introduce ourselves to the team and then they would select their preferred coach based on who they thought resonated most with their objectives. Let me tell you – I felt like I was back at a school in P.E (physical education) class where the team captain had to select people for their team. Do you remember that feeling of ‘please choose me so I’m not the last kid standing?’ Then you had to do the dreaded walk of shame on the way to join not because they chose you but because they never had a choice. I went right back there but with a difference.

I never tied my self-worth to how many people listed me as their first preference. I have an inherent confidence in myself and I know that the people who need me are going to be the ones who select me. It wasn’t about ego; it was about being of service. I never let the choice selection validate my worth as a coach and a human being.

I share this story because it took me a journey to get to this point. How many times do you put your happiness, self-worth and true ambitions in the hands of someone or something else?

The one decision that will define your success

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”- Roy T. Bennett

If you want to be successful, you have one decision to make that will impact the trajectory of your day and ultimately your life. It is the decision to choose yourself. It is about making choices in your own best interest because you are worth it. Perhaps in the past you made certain choices because you felt you needed to do it for your partner or a parent but it probably didn’t turn out too well or you lacked the inherent internal motivation to persevere.

What does choosing yourself practically look like:

• When your alarm goes off, do you hit snooze or get up and do that run you promised you would do?

• When it’s 2PM and you still haven’t left your chair all day, are you going to give yourself a break or power through despite your fatigue?

• Are you pushing through an extra episode of Netflix versus trying to get in an extra hour of sleep?

These choices don’t sound too drastic but consistency compounds. Through your daily choices, you are either consistently building up to a better version of yourself or steadily creating a more exhausted and stressed version of yourself. It’s the simple decisions that seem insignificant in the moment that can yield the largest impact. Taking that break after a good working session, even if 15 minutes will dramatically change how you spend the next hour. In that hour, you have given yourself the gift of a clear mind and focused attention. This gives you the platform to make progress on something. This is your micro win. The micro win gives you an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge yourself. This floods you with dopamine which enables your brain to lock in the habit. The catalyst for this positive trajectory is you decided to choose you.

Here’s a really big question, at the end of the day I want you to ask yourself: Did I spend the majority of the day doing what I’m best at? I’ll let that one sink in. Either you spent the day on work that enables you to be your best self and contribute the most value. Essentially your life’s work. Or did you spend the majority of the day on busy work and other people’s urgencies? I know it may feel like you never had an option in the matter but you really do. Choose yourself and put your priorities first and when you have completed the task in question, then open the inbox and see what’s waiting. Think about it, if you consistently spend the day on busy work, you will consistently begin to resent the work you do. When you create meaning and derive joy from your work, you will change how you experience it. These choices are linked to actions but there is another set of choices you make daily – what to think.

Thoughts are things

“Choose your thoughts carefully. Keep what brings you peace and let go of what doesn’t. Happiness is only one thought away.” – Nishan Panwar

Research says we have between 12000 and 60000 thoughts per day and 80% are considered to be negative. Battling with guilt, shame, the inner critic and negative thoughts. But what is more disturbing is that these thoughts are repetitive. What thoughts are you conditioning into your mind on a daily basis? These thoughts become the story you tell yourself. Is your story about how you can’t do something, you’ll never get there, you’re an introvert, bad with numbers? Jim Kwik reminds us that if you fight for your limitations, you get to keep them.

Is your current story about how stressed you there are and there is no other way to work or experience your day? This is a big one because the story begins to affect your health in a serious way. This is when anxiety, burnout and even depression can begin to creep in. The problem with these kinds of thoughts is that again, you have the choice to either consistently grow you into the person you aspire to become or keep you at a limited version of yourself. Become aware of your labels, the words you use like I’m an anxious person, I’m going to hurry or quickly get something done’. On that note, become aware of the words you use to other people because you could innocently be placing huge pressure on them. In an interview I did with Bruce Daisley, author of The Joy of Work, he said avoid the word ASAP. It’s toxic and can really derail someone else’s day. You know what it does to you when that word appears in all caps and often in red – I need this done ASAP!

How exactly do you choose yourself?

“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”- J.K. Rowling

The way to choose yourself is by cultivating an attitude of an unconditional friendliness towards yourself. Think about your best friend or partner or that person in your life who is your absolute rock. What is it about them you love? It’s probably traits such as unconditional love, no judgement, kindness, empathy and compassion. So the question I pose to you is can you flip that? Can you demonstrate these qualities towards yourself? It requires you giving yourself permission to be nice to yourself and actually ensure you are allowing daily acts of kindness. It also entails that you begin a process of self-praise and acknowledgment of progress no matter how minor it may appear. If you chose a glass of water over the cool drink, celebrate that. If you made progress on a presentation you’ve been avoiding for some time – recognize it.

Choosing yourself means giving yourself space for self-care and committing to that time. It is treating the appointments with yourself with the same honour and respect you would anybody else. Not an attitude of ‘oh it’s just time for me’ so I’ll cancel it and do it another time’. This is about having a hard conversation with yourself and confronting how you are treating yourself currently.

Conclusion

“In the end that was the choice you made, and it doesn’t matter how hard it was to make it. It matters that you did.”- Cassandra Clare

The journey of personal growth isn’t an easy one but the most rewarding one. It’s called a practice for a reason. By choosing yourself, you are automatically upgraded to first class on the path to success. The great news is that it doesn’t have to take you 10 years to get there. It begins with one decision and it’s never too late to start.

Here’s to consistently choosing you,

Warm wishes
Lori

By Ronel Jooste 

Investments play a vital role in creating financial stability and adding muscle to your wealth portfolio. The more you can invest today, the stronger financial future you can create. To make smart investment decisions, you need to understand a few investment concepts and principles.

Educate yourself about investments and ensure you understand the basic concepts:

• Compound interest – earning interest on interest.

• Risk and Return – risk is defined as the uncertainty that an investor is willing to take to realize a gain from an investment knowing that a loss can be realized as well. Low risk is generally associated with lower returns and high risk with higher returns.

• Risk profile of an investor – the level of risk an investor feels comfortable with.

• Liquidity – how easily you can access your money or convert it into cash.

• Investment period – investment products either have a shorter or longer term period attached to it.

• Diversification – by investing your money in more than one investment type (for example cash, property, shares, endowment policies, etc.) or more than one fund you spread/minimize the risk.

Do proper research to understand the different investment options, products and platforms. Understand the fee structure, requirements, and penalties for early withdrawal as well as the fine print in the contract.

Don’t invest for the sake of investing or because you heard from somebody else who had a good experience about the investment product. What works well for somebody else might not work for you. Ensure that you choose an investment that caters for your needs.

Start small. It is a myth that you need lots of money to start investing. Look for investments with no or smaller minimum investment requirements and start building up your funds till you can invest in more sophisticated products with higher minimum investment requirements offering higher returns.

Investments take time to mature and render healthy returns. You need time for your investments to reach maximum growth and returns. A longer investment term yields higher returns and maximizes compound interest returns. Investments are less impacted by market volatility over the long-term.

Whenever you have excess cash available, transfer it out of your day-to-day bank account to an investment account. You receive very little interest on money in your day-to-day bank account and you will be tempted to use it.

Be willing to take some level of risk. If you don’t have excess money and are not willing to accept the risk of potentially losing it by investing in high risk investments, then rather stick to investment options with lower to medium levels of risk. If you are knowledgeable about the investment options and financial markets, you will feel more comfortable to take calculated risks. By having proper financial knowledge, you can manage the level of risk downwards.

Ensure you have a suitable, diversified investment portfolio;

Be disciplined. Be diligent and invest on a regular basis. Don’t be tempted to spend your investment money. Be patient and don’t panic when markets are going down, as they will recover.

Monitor your investments on a regular basis. Look for alternative investments if your investment is no longer performing. Know what is going on in the financial world, news, politics and economy and how this could potentially impact your investment decisions; and

Understand what the tax implications of your investments are and budget to pay those taxes. Investors often forget to take taxes into account when making investment decisions. The tax implications can make certain investments less attractive.

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by Shatho Babitse 

Have you ever encountered an authentic leader? Someone whose voice resonates with their heart when they speak, to such an extent that you get goose-bumps? Someone who, even if you disagree with, you respect and seek to emulate? Well, I have. And it is truly a remarkable experience. 

It is no secret that Covid-19 has changed the world and altered the way we do business, go about our daily lives and connect with people. But, as we acclimate and adapt to the new normal, how can the important elements of leadership migrate, translate and evolve in this new world to ensure business longevity and success? Congruence between values and actions is one of the critical factors that motivate influential leaders to become their best self. In turbulent times, many leaders avoid sharing difficult truths. They sometimes offer false encouragement. Yet in trying situations, it’s even more imperative for leaders to have straightforward and truthful conversations with their team, effectively communicate early and often, and follow through on delivering set goals and targets. 

But what characterizes authentic leadership, and why is it a worthy pursuit? Here are a few traits of authentic leaders offered by Harvard Business School Professor Nancy Koehn:

To become more effective at motivating and guiding others, authentic leaders need to first focus on bettering themselves, Koehn says. Investing in yourself through such avenues as taking an online course can be a way to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to help your team thrive. Beyond bolstering your resume, participating in leadership training can enable you to build a network you can lean on as you continue to grow.

Another trait of an authentic leader as suggested by Professor Koehn is having a keen sense of self-awareness. Moreover, research shows companies that employ professionals who exhibit high levels of self-awareness tend to perform better. Through looking inward and engaging in self-assessment, you can not only gain a deeper understanding of your own emotions and beliefs, but improve your perception of those held by others.

In addition to this, research shows that having a deep and abiding commitment to a mission is integral to both authentic leadership and business success. According to a survey by EY and Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, 89% of executives said a sense of collective purpose drives employee engagement, and 84% said it leads to greater success in transformational efforts. Although identifying your mission can take time, it is a worthwhile pursuit.

When I think about all the effective and influential leaders I have met on my personal and professional spheres, each with their own unique styles and attributes, I can boldly conclude that the one trait that they all have in common, is Authenticity. 

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Shammah Innovative Solutions is an information technology company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is an EME with 100% black women ownership and Level 1 B-BBEE rating. Shammah aims to provide digital solutions to small and large companies. Data is currently considered as any organisation’s most valuable commodity, and Shammah’s goal is to use intelligent data processing techniques to provide integrated business solutions that deliver accurate, efficient and timely results.

Shammah Innovative Solutions is one of the 117 companies showcased at the Absa Lionesses Xpo. Lioness Weekender spoke to founder Shamilah Damons about her experiences of building her IT business to date and her ambitions for the future. 

What inspired you to start your company?

When I started my career 15 years ago, I was one of a handful black female data scientist in a male dominated industry. I have always imagined the future with the likes of Shammah being established among the “Big Tech Companies”. To challenge the status quo, investing in the potential of young females and harvesting their skills. Since then I have been retrenched twice while being employed in the corporate environment. I realized that if I continued down the road of employment, my career and future would always be in the hands of someone else. I would have to take a stand and make tough decisions if I wanted to direct and grow my career in a volatile economy. This realization led to the birth of Shammah.

Why should anyone use your service or product?

Shammah authentic professionals have 15 years of experience in data science. With the owner involved in 80% of execution of projects, each client gets personal attention. Our resources have a Can Do, Know How and Everything is Possible attitude, delivering quality work, on time and in budget by adding value to any business.

Tell us a little about your team

The Shammah team consists of myself, the owner and vision bearer of the company and I am the one who holds the qualifications, skills and a wealth of experience in the IT (ICT) industry. I enjoy the support of close family and friends with a background in business who render advice and believe in the vision of Shammah. Currently, the administrative and financial functions of the business are outsourced to strategic partners through contracts and agreements.

Share a little about your entrepreneurial journey. And, do you come from an entrepreneurial background?

Reminiscing, when asked by my Grade 2 Teacher what I wanted to become when I’m a grown up, I would proudly reply: “I want to be an Entrepreneur.” Entrepreneur was a word I picked up from an article in my parents’ Reader’s Digest. As I grew up, this term was pushed to the back of my mind because as I studied towards a degree in Information Technology, we were told that a degree will secure a great job and future. Nonetheless, after two retrenchments, here I am building a childhood dream from years ago. 

Another influence on my entrepreneurial journey was my parents who provided catering services by cooking and baking for weddings and other small parties. This is where my love for baking started and to date it has evolved into one of my other business ventures. 

My entrepreneurial journey has been tough, long and lonely. Not many people are willing to validate your dreams. The onus rest on you to work hard and make a success of it. Our parents raised us by showing by example that quitting in life is not an option. This has pushed me to develop my business irrespective of how tough things get. I am focused and committed to develop Shammah into a success story.

What are your future plans and aspirations for your company?

To be an authentic, collaborative, world-class business. To assist young graduates with an opportunity to gain exposure and experience through internships. That way, Shammah can also benefit from the energy and vision of individuals who grew up in the technological age and understand the trends interesting the youth. This can also open new avenues for services and products in the ICT environment.

What gives you the most satisfaction being an entrepreneur?

Being an entrepreneur allows me to be in control of my career and my future. The current economic environment is one where there is a lot of focus on the empowerment of women. This provides ample opportunity for female entrepreneurs such as me to contribute to the economy while improving the socio-economic circumstances of the rest of the community. Women always care for others and as entrepreneurs, women can now build a legacy for their family and pay it forward to improve the lives and opportunities for generations to come. Entrepreneurship has made me stronger and better than when I started my career in the ICT industry

What’s the biggest piece of advice you can give to other women looking to start-up?

Never, ever STOP believing in yourself and your dreams. Remember your WHY!!! You will not know it all at once, you are going to make mistakes and fail. That is OK, because from the biggest failures the greatest achievements are born. 

Surround yourself with like-minded people, people who believe in you and in your dream. People who will support and uplift you when you don’t feel like pushing on.

To find out more about the work of Shammah Innovative Solutions, contact Shamilah Damons via email: info@shammahis.co.za or visit the company website and social media platforms: 

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